Disney: Changes coming to Epcot's American Adventure

New faces are coming to American Adventure, a longtime historical attraction at Epcot, Walt Disney World has announced.

The attraction, set on the far side of the theme park’s World Showcase, has been closed for refurbishment. On tap is the conversion to an all-digital projection system for the film, plus a new screen and speakers.

In the film’s updated finale, more icons will be making their American Adventure debuts. Look for composer John Williams, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson and ballerina Misty Copeland, Disney says.

“Golden Dream,” the attraction’s trademark anthem, has been re-recorded with new orchestration.

American Adventure, which opened with Epcot in 1982, features 35 animatronics — including ones representing Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain interacting. The storyline focuses on the can-do spirit of Americans.

A precise reopening date has not be announced. A post about the rehab on the official Disney Parks Blog says it will return later in February. Disney World’s website doesn’t have times scheduled for American Adventure until Feb. 15, but that could be subject to change.

The American Adventure building also houses the American Heritage Gallery, a collection of African-American artifacts from the Kinsey Collection. The lobby also doubles as the performance space for the Voices of Liberty, an a cappella group that performs patriotic numbers.